The best cordless chainsaws, compared.
Top pick: Sukumo 12 inch A001 Best value: Angseen 6 inch kit – Best value among the 6 inch kits: two packs and a case at about £33.99, with 4.4 from 2,512 reviews. Updated October 2026.
A cordless chainsaw for a UK garden is a battery saw with a guide bar and a chain. Bar length is the split that matters: about 4–6 inches for branches, about 10–12 inches for thicker limbs, and about 14–16 inches only for larger rounds. Judge the bar, whether a battery is in the box, whether oiling is manual or automatic, and whether the text names a chain brake or only a trigger lock. Listed watts on the cheaper saws are seller claims, not a power ranking. The bar, battery and oiler checks sit in the [cordless chainsaw buying guide](/hub/forestry-tools/cordless-chainsaw/sub/cordless-chainsaw-buying-guide). The Health and Safety Executive leaflet says choose the shortest bar that still does the job. A 6 inch bar can nibble a thicker stem from both sides, but the nose stays in the cut, and the nose is the kickback zone. Rear-handled 10–12 inch kits are the 25 cm, and S3. One pole saw is the 18, with a 2.5 pack, ranked under. Sukumo’s components field says Cordless while the title is a 12 inch handheld saw.
A cordless chainsaw for a UK garden is a battery saw with a guide bar and a chain.
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Sukumo’s A001 lists a 12 inch cordless saw at £59.99 with two batteries the title calls 5.0 Ah; item weight is 5.1 kg. Amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 out of 5 from only 4 reviews, all UK and all positive in the file. That star line is not a market verdict. The title promises a handheld 12 inch saw while the included-components field says Cordless Pole Pruning Shears. The bullet claims a 3900 W brushless motor and prints two incompatible chain speeds, 15 m/s and 26.25 ft/s. Lubricant is not in the box per a review; chain jam is mentioned once without damage. Two guide bars and two chains are claimed. Do not treat this as the category’s top pick despite the computed score: the review count is too small and the listing fields conflict. It may suit a buyer who accepts those clashes and wants a 12 inch kit near £60, but Seesii or Supstable 12 inch rows have safer evidence.
Pros
Cons
Best for: An experiment with a cheap 12 inch kit when you already accept listing contradictions and almost no reviews.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a verified rear-handled 12 inch saw or a pole tool with a clear listing.
Specifications
Common questions
How many reviews are on the listing?
The customer-reviews line says 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. The saved listing contains those four UK reviews.
What chain speed does the bullet give?
It says 15 m/s and also 26.25 ft/s. Both figures are printed. They are not the same speed.
Is this filed as a pole saw?
The title is a 12 inch handheld chainsaw. The included-components field says Cordless Pole Pruning Shears. The saved listing contains both.
Seesii’s CH700R 6 inch kit is £49.99 with two 4000 mAh packs, side handle, case and manual oiler; item weight is 3.7 kg while a bullet says 1.4 kg. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 out of 5 from 9,284 reviews — the highest count in this category — with 50 UK texts. Reviewers praise garden branches cut with less effort than loppers and value the larger packs against cheaper 2000 mAh kits. Chain speed is 23 ft/s in the bullet; motor lines say 1000 W and 900 W in different fields. Oil arrives in an empty bottle with a manual pump, and chains loosen or jump off in several UK stories, matching the wider mini-saw pattern. The seller claims up to 80 minutes from two 21 V 4.0 Ah packs; that is not a Which? timed result. Flip guard, lock, goggles and gloves are listed; a chain brake is not. It is the top pick here for a 6 inch garden kit when you want the deepest review file and the largest batteries in the mini tier, if you accept weight, oil and tension chores.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Regular garden pruning with two larger packs and a two-handed side handle.
Less suitable: Buyers who need a light one-hand tool or a named chain brake on the listing.
Specifications
Common questions
How long does the seller say it runs?
The bullet says up to 80 minutes from two 21 V 4.0 Ah batteries. That is a seller claim, not a timed test.
Is the oiler automatic?
No. The bullet describes an easy-press manual oiling system and an empty oil bottle.
Which weight is on the item line?
3.7 kg. A bullet says 1.4 kg. The display keeps both, and the comparison does not pick one.
Supstable’s 12 inch S3 Apex is £89.98 with two 4000 mAh batteries, a 150 ml automatic oiler, tool-free tension and 10 m/s chain speed; item weight is 2.4 kg. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 out of 5 from 5,330 reviews on the listing. Many stored UK texts repeat the 6 inch Supstable review block, including prices under £40, so themes like chain oil missing and chains jumping off reflect that shared file, not a clean 12 inch sample. Listing fields say automatic lubrication, low-kickback chain, hand guard and lock — still no chain brake name. Bar oil is mentioned in the bullet alongside the auto tank. For a rear-handled 12 inch kit with two larger packs and consistent auto-oil wording, this row fits on paper; treat star depth cautiously and rely on the 12 inch specs when you decide.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Garden limbs up to a 12 inch bar when you want auto oil and two 4000 mAh packs.
Less suitable: Buyers who treat every review as proof about this 12 inch listing without reading the clash note.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this 12 inch Supstable oil the chain itself?
The bullets say automatic lubrication and a transparent 150 ml tank. They also list a bottle.
Is tension tool-free?
Yes. The bullet says you adjust the chain with a twist and no tools.
Do the stored reviews describe this 12 inch saw?
Many of the UK review texts in the saved listing match the 6 inch Supstable file, including a price under £40. Use the listing fields for this model, not those repeated texts.
Supstable’s 6 inch 10C6M kit is £39.98 with two 2000 mAh packs, a UK-plug charger, side handle and manual oiler; chain speed is listed at 10 m/s. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 out of 5 from 5,321 reviews, with 50 UK texts. Reviewers cut garden branches and small trunks with less effort than loppers and like the side handle for a two-handed grip. The bullet claims 900 W brushed while the horsepower field says 1000 W. Chain oil is not included despite the manual primer; chains loosen in use and blunt quickly, and replacement chains that fit are a recurring headache. Item weight is 2.4 kg on the line versus 1.36 kg in a bullet. Three chains are claimed in one bullet and two in the components line. It is a sensible mid-price mini with a huge review count, if you budget for bar oil, tension checks and possibly a better chain.
Pros
Cons
Best for: First-time mini buyers who want a side handle and two batteries for start-stop pruning.
Less suitable: Long runs without stopping to tension, or buyers who expect oil in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the charger have a UK plug?
The bullet says a UK-plug fast charger is included, with two 2000 mAh batteries.
How many chains are in the box?
The bullet says three chains. The included-components line says two. Both lines are in the saved listing.
Is the oiler automatic?
No. The bullet describes a manual primer bulb and a transparent reservoir, plus an empty bottle.
Angseen’s 6 inch kit is £33.99 with two 2.0 Ah batteries, two chains, goggles, gloves and a case; the item-weight line is 816 g. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 out of 5 from 2,512 reviews, with 50 UK texts in the file. Reviewers cut branches and small logs that had beaten loppers, and praise two batteries and the case at this price. The motor line clashes: brushless and 700 W copper appear together, and the file does not resolve that. Oil is manual through the supplied bottle; an auto-oiler is not named. Gloves in the box are often called too small, and charge indicators are described as unreliable. One pack died after about five minutes in a review, and another saw a fault after a year of light trimming. A safety switch and power button must be pressed together; a chain brake is not named. It is the best value here if you want a 6 inch kit with a large star count and two packs, provided you buy bar oil and better gloves separately.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Garden branches and small logs when you want two packs and a case without paying Seesii money.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs named chain-brake hardware or wants to trust title watt figures.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing call the motor brushless?
Yes, and the same bullet also says a 700 W pure copper motor. The horsepower field says 700 Watts. The file does not resolve that clash.
What starts the saw?
The bullet says it runs only when the safety switch and the power button are pressed together. A chain brake is not named.
Is a case included?
The bullet lists an exquisite box, plus goggles and gloves. Reviews say those gloves are too small.
SINPY’s MNCS-118 6 inch kit is £39.99 with two 2000 mAh batteries and two chains; item weight is 500 g on the line. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 out of 5 from 1,834 reviews, with 50 UK texts. Reviewers cut garden branches and stems they put around 5–6 inches, and like the case and spare chain for the money. An 880 W motor and auto-oiler are claimed; oil is not stated as included and UK reviews say the bottle arrives empty. The title names a safety lock, not a chain brake. Chain-off incidents appear in reviews, including one that broke the front cover on first use. Batteries can need a long first charge, and stamina complaints sit beside the seller’s 30–40 minute runtime claim. Supplied gloves are not proper chainsaw PPE. It competes with Supstable and Angseen on price, with a solid star count but more chain-hassle themes in the UK file.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Garden clearing when you will buy bar oil and check tension before each session.
Less suitable: Inexperienced users on thick wood, or anyone who needs a named chain brake.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing name a chain brake?
No. The title says safety lock. The bullets claim an auto oiler and an 880 W motor, and they mention CE, FCC and ETL.
Is oil in the box?
The bullets do not say oil is included. UK reviews in the saved listing say the bottle is empty.
What runtime does the seller state?
The bullet says 30 to 40 minutes of cutting, and a charge time of 1 to 2 hours. That is a seller claim.
SEYVUM’s LJ-002 is a £79.99 12 inch kit with two 4.0 Ah packs, a 1.8 A dual charger and a 1200 W claim; item weight is 1.7 kg. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 out of 5 from 1,337 reviews, but only 15 UK texts are in the file. The highlight promises auto oiling and tool-free tension while the bullets describe a manual easy-press oiler — the file contains both. Chain speed is 29 ft/s; a chain brake is not named. UK reviews mention smoke and sparks at the bar on first setup despite oil, chains slipping every fifteen minutes in one case, and failures within days. Positive short reviews praise two batteries for a clear-up. If you need a 12 inch rear-handled saw with auto oil and tool-free tension spelled consistently, the Supstable S3 Apex row is clearer; treat SEYVUM’s highlight-versus-bullet clash as a reason to read the how-to before the first cut.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Home garden cuts when you will verify oil flow manually and retension often.
Less suitable: Buyers who want a listing that agrees on auto oil, or large timber all day.
Specifications
Common questions
Is chain tension tool-free?
The item highlight says yes. The bullets do not describe the tensioner. They do say to add oil and idle the saw for about 10 seconds before you adjust tension.
Is oiling automatic?
The highlight says auto oiling. The bullets describe an easy-press manual oiler. The file contains both statements.
What chain speed is listed?
29 ft/s, in the bullet and in the chain-speed field. A chain brake is not named.
VOERJIA’s 16 inch saw is £162.99 with two 36 V packs, a 170 ml automatic oiler, tool-free tension and a mechanical chain brake named on the listing; item weight is 4.63 kg. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 out of 5 from 250 reviews, with 50 UK texts that mix 16 inch praise with many comments about 6 or 8 inch minis stored in the same file. Chain spec is printed: 3/8 inch low profile, 59 drive links, 0.050 inch gauge. The brushless line claims up to 2300 W; chain speed is 18 m/s in the bullet. Reviewers welcome auto oil when it works but say the tank empties quickly; battery clips frustrate some owners, and drive C-clips and early failures appear. It is the largest bar here and the only row with both a named brake and a full chain spec, yet the review file is noisy. Choose it for bigger rounds if you accept weight, fiddly packs and keeping the tank topped up — not as a quiet upgrade from a £40 mini without reading the limits.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Larger garden rounds and thick branches when a 12 inch kit is too short and you want a named brake.
Less suitable: Light pruning, overhead work, or buyers who need a clean UK review sample for this bar length.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing name a chain brake?
Yes. The bullets say a mechanical chain brake and a hand shield, plus a dual-switch lock. The question on the page asks if the brake is easy to use, and the bullets do not answer that.
What chain does it take?
The bullet says a 16 inch bar, 3/8 inch low-profile pitch, 59 drive links and 0.050 inch gauge.
What oil does it require?
The listing asks that question and does not name a grade. It does say a 170 ml automatic oiler.
Bosch’s UniversalChainPole 18 is £143.98 with a 2.5 Ah pack and 1-hour charger on the 18 V POWER FOR ALL platform; item weight is 3.19 kg. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 out of 5 from 586 reviews, with 50 UK texts. It is ranked under Power Pole Saws, not handheld chain saws. Reviewers reach apple, elder and similar branches a ground saw cannot, and some share the battery with other Bosch green tools. Complaints are about weight and balance at full extension, short reach versus expectation, chains coming off, oil dripping, and shoulder-strap clips or heads failing. A chain brake is not named on the listing. Bosch reviews mention advice against ladder use. It is the only pole in this comparison for overhead work from the ground, not a substitute for a rear-handled saw on a log pile, and not light in the hands reviewers describe.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Light overhead lopping when you can work from the ground and already use Bosch 18 V tools.
Less suitable: Log piles, large rounds, or anyone planning to work from a ladder.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this a handheld chainsaw?
No. The title is a cordless pruner, the item type is a telescopic chainsaw, and the best-seller line is Power Pole Saws.
Is a battery included?
Yes. A 2.5 Ah pack and a 1-hour charger are in the bullets, on the 18 V POWER FOR ALL system.
How heavy is the listed tool?
The item-weight line is 3.19 kg. The special-features line says lightweight. Reviews in the file often call it heavy at full stretch.
The ValueMax 4 inch kit at £26.99 weighs 2.43 kg in the package and ships with one 2.0 Ah pack, a cover and a charge base. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.0 out of 5 from 89 reviews, and 41 UK texts are in the saved listing. Owners use it for light shrub and small-branch work one-handed, and several say it beats a handsaw on the wood they tried. The lock button gets praise for being obvious. Only one battery is in the box, and reviewers report it going flat after a few thin branches; a second pack is hard to source. Replacement 4 inch chains often do not fit, and one review arrived with no chain at all. The listing mentions oiling in maintenance text while the kit list does not include bar oil or a filled bottle. A chain brake is not named, only guards and a lock. It is a cheap occasional pruner, not a substitute for a 6 inch saw on thicker stems.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Occasional trimming of thin garden branches when you want the smallest bar and the lowest shelf price in this set.
Less suitable: Thicker limbs, a long afternoon of cutting, or any job that needs a spare battery in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this ValueMax saw include a battery?
Yes. The listing includes one 2.0 Ah lithium-ion battery, a charge base and an adaptor. It does not include a second pack.
How long is the bar?
The title says 4 inches. The bullet says the bar can cut branches up to 4.3 inches (11 cm), and that this varies with the wood.
What safety parts does the listing name?
A chain guard, a hand guard and a safety lock button. It does not name a chain brake.
NovorikX’s XLCS3A40-UK is £89.98 with a 25 cm bar, one 4.0 Ah pack, a 130 ml automatic oiler and tool-free SDS tension; item weight is 2.62 kg. Amazon.co.uk shows 3.8 out of 5 from 86 reviews, with 22 UK texts — the weakest star line among rear-handled options here. Reviewers who like it say the 10 inch class bar handles garden branches between mini and petrol size, with auto oil and tool-free tension noticed. Others could not cut much above about 2 inches, and charger or battery defects appear. The listing claims an electronic and mechanical brake stopping the chain within 0.1 seconds plus a trigger lock; that stop time is a seller claim. Motor lines say 530 W and 2.3 hp in different fields. Warranty fields disagree between one, two and three years. It is the only mid-price row that names a brake and a fixed auto tank, but the 3.8 average and single battery make it a considered choice, not a default over Supstable 12 inch.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Reachable garden limbs when you want a named brake and auto oil on a 25 cm bar.
Less suitable: All-day cutting with one pack, or buyers who trust star rating over brake claims.
Specifications
Common questions
Is a chain brake named?
The bullets claim an electronic and mechanical brake that stops the chain within 0.1 seconds, plus a trigger lock. That stop time is a seller claim.
How many batteries are included?
One 4.0 Ah 20 V pack and a 2.4 A UK charger. The bullet says other NovorikX 20 V packs also fit.
What warranty does the listing give?
The highlight says 3 years for the machine. Another field says 1 year for the battery. A bullet says 2 years for batteries and chargers.
Rivlox’s 6 inch brushless kit is £28.48 with two 2.0 Ah batteries, two chains, goggles and an empty oil bottle; the item-weight line is 1.93 kg against a 1.1 kg bullet. Amazon.co.uk shows 3.8 out of 5 from only 9 reviews, and seven UK texts are in the file. Positive reviews call it light and adequate for garden branches and log-burner wood. The strongest negative says the battery lasted about ten minutes and the chain kept coming off; one unit’s internal drive failed after roughly twenty minutes with a rattle. The seller could not be reached after a failure in that review. Brushless is claimed but watts are not stated. There is a two-step lock and hand guard, not a named chain brake. With this few reviews, the star line is a hint, not proof. It sits near Angseen and Supstable on price, but the review sample is too thin to treat it as a safe default.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A low-cost 6 inch trial when you already accept spare chains and frequent tension checks.
Less suitable: Buyers who want a large review sample before they trust a mini, or a full afternoon on thicker wood.
Specifications
Common questions
Are two batteries included?
Yes. The bullets say two 2.0 Ah batteries and a charger. The listing does not state a voltage.
Is oil included?
The bullet says an oil bottle without oil. You need bar oil before you cut.
Which weight should I use?
The item-weight line is 1.93 kg. A bullet says 1.1 kg. Both figures are in the saved listing.
Shelf prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk figures stored for these twelve listings, not a live re-check on 19 October 2026. There is no laboratory cut. The top pick and best value follow the awards already stored on the Seesii and Angseen rows. A stored score of 100 on the Sukumo row is 5.0 from 4 reviews and is not treated as the top pick. Listed watts are seller claims. The weights below follow the buying order in the digest.
Bar length
30%INDG317 says choose the shortest bar that still does the job. About 4–6 inches is for branches, about 10–12 inches for thicker limbs, and about 14–16 inches only for larger rounds. The nose of a short bar in a thick stem is the kickback zone.
Battery in the box
20%Most of this set includes a charger and one or two packs. A bare 35 cm platform saw is a different purchase and is not an ASIN here. The Bosch pole saw includes a 2.5 Ah pack on the 18 V POWER FOR ALL system.
Oiling
20%Several minis ship an empty bottle. Bar oil is not two-stroke oil and not used engine oil. NovorikX, the Supstable 12 inch and VOERJIA name automatic tanks. SEYVUM’s highlight and bullets disagree on auto versus manual oiling.
Safety as written
15%A lock button stops an accidental start. A chain brake stops a moving chain. NovorikX and VOERJIA name a brake. Most 6 inch listings name a lock and a plastic guard. Kit gloves are not chainsaw PPE. A 0.1 second brake stop is a seller claim.
Spares and review weight
15%Pitch, gauge and drive-link count decide whether a replacement chain fits. Where item weight and a bullet disagree, the item-weight line is used. Review files that repeat another ASIN, or a 5.0 from four reviews, do not outrank a large sample.
Buy the bar, the battery and the oiler before the watt number in the title. These twelve amazon.co.uk listings mix 4–6 inch minis, 10–12 inch kits, one 16 inch saw and one pole saw. There is no laboratory cut. Seller runtimes and title watts stay claims.
A cordless chainsaw for a UK garden is a battery saw with a guide bar and a chain. Bar length is the split that matters. The Health and Safety Executive leaflet INDG317 says choose the shortest bar that still does the job. About 4–6 inches suits branches. About 10–12 inches suits thicker limbs. About 14–16 inches is only for larger rounds. A 6 inch bar can nibble a thicker stem from both sides, but the nose stays in the cut, and the nose is the kickback zone.
Listed watts on the cheaper saws are seller claims, not a power ranking. That includes 3900 W on the Sukumo listing and the brushless-versus-700 W clash on the Angseen row. Choose the bar and the battery first.
Several minis ship an empty bottle. Bar oil is not two-stroke oil and not used engine oil. SEYVUM’s highlight says auto oiling while the bullets describe a manual oiler. Read the bullets.
Pitch, gauge and drive-link count decide whether a replacement chain fits. VOERJIA states 3/8 inch low-profile, 59 drive links, 0.050 inch. Reviews on the 4 inch and 6 inch rows often say a replacement chain does not fit.
A short bar can nibble a thicker stem from both sides, but the nose stays in the cut, and the nose is the kickback zone. INDG317 says avoid a chainsaw on a ladder. Overhead work from the ground is the pole saw, or a contractor.
INDG317 says choose the shortest bar that still does the job. The 4 inch ValueMax is the shortest and the lowest shelf price, with one 2.0 Ah pack. The 6 inch kits from Rivlox, Angseen, Supstable, SINPY and Seesii are the branch tools, and most include two packs. NovorikX is a 25 cm bar with one 4.0 Ah pack. Sukumo, SEYVUM and the Supstable S3 Apex are 12 inch kits. VOERJIA is the 16 inch row. Bosch is a pole saw, and the bar length is not stated. A bare 35 cm platform saw is not in this table.
An empty bottle is a common mini-saw kit. Automatic tanks are named on NovorikX (130 ml), Supstable 12 inch (150 ml) and VOERJIA (170 ml). A lock is not a chain brake. Only NovorikX and VOERJIA name a brake, and the 0.1 second figure is a seller claim. The Seesii file is 4.5 from 9,284 reviews. Angseen is 4.4 from 2,512. Sukumo is 5.0 from 4 reviews, with a components field that says pole pruning shears. Many stored texts on the Supstable 12 inch ASIN repeat the 6 inch file.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You cut hedges and small branches and you still need to buy bar oil and proper gloves. The Seesii CH700R at about £49.99 is the top pick: 4.5 from 9,284 reviews, two 4000 mAh packs and a 6 inch bar. A chain brake is not named, and the oil bottle is empty.
You already own a petrol saw and you want a second tool for brash, not a replacement for hardwood rounds. The Angseen 6 inch kit at about £33.99 is best value: two 2.0 Ah packs, a case, and 4.4 from 2,512 reviews. The motor line clashes, and oil is not a filled tank.
You need to reach high branches without a ladder. The Bosch UniversalChainPole 18 at about £143.98 is the only pole saw here, with a 2.5 Ah pack and 4.2 from 586 reviews. It is not a rear-handled saw for a log pile, and reviews call it heavy at full stretch.
The top pick is the Seesii CH700R at about £49.99. amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 9,284 reviews. It is a 6 inch kit with two 4000 mAh packs, a side handle and a manual oiler, and the oil bottle is empty. A chain brake is not named, and there is no laboratory cut. Best value is the Angseen 6 inch kit at about £33.99, with 4.4 from 2,512 reviews, two 2.0 Ah packs and a case. Its motor line says both brushless and 700 W copper. For thicker limbs the Supstable 12 inch row names a 150 ml auto tank and two 4000 mAh packs, with a review file that repeats the 6 inch texts. Overhead work from the ground is the Bosch pole saw, not a longer bar on a ladder.
Angseen 6 inch kit
Best value among the 6 inch kits: two packs and a case at about £33.99, with 4.4 from 2,512 reviews.
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